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Synonyms & Similar Words
augmentation
enlargement
expansion
increase
enhancement
intensification
magnification
escalation
growth
extension
proliferation
reinforcement
strengthening
elevation
boost
uplift
exaggeration
inflation
multiplication
enhancement
heightening
increment
accretion
addition
supplementation
fortification
ampleness
aggrandizement
exaggeration
magnifying
enlargement
Meaning of amplification
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, amplification refers to the act or process of making something larger, greater, or more intense, especially by adding to it or increasing its extent or degree.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines amplification as the act of amplifying something, such as a signal or a sound, or the state of being amplified.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines amplification as the process of making something, such as a sound or a signal, louder or stronger.
Example Uses
- The amplification of the music at the concert made it difficult to carry on a conversation.
- The company's amplification of its marketing efforts led to a significant increase in sales.
- The amplification of the signal allowed the telescope to detect fainter objects in the universe.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reduction
diminution
decrease
lessening
minimization
weakening
attenuation
softening
muffling
dampening
quieting
silencing
stilling
hushing
muting
deadening
suppression
repression
compression
contraction
shrinkage
curtailment